The Light We Carry Tour

What an amazing crowd and conversation last night at our first #TheLightWeCarry show in Atlanta with my friend @TylerPerry. Can’t wait to do it all again tonight! pic.twitter.com/mClcjRYZiY

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 3, 2022

I so enjoyed moderating this conversation with former First Lady @MichelleObama about her new book #TheLightWeCarry
Thank you for reminding us all that we have a light and we should use it to make each other better. pic.twitter.com/Kgf9z6l7ca

— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) December 3, 2022

I’m having such a wonderful time seeing so many of you on my #TheLightWeCarry book tour. @TylerPerry, thank you for joining me these last two nights in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/iN2QDkZfcA

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 4, 2022

I know I can count on @DNice to always bring great vibes, get people dancing, and show everyone a good time.

I'm grateful that he's helped power the music for each #TheLightWeCarry book tour stop and that he took some time to join us in person yesterday in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/3LCx1fPA4q

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 5, 2022

Love this! Thank you for coming together and celebrating #TheLightWeCarry. ❤️ https://t.co/XkSNeG3lSo

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 5, 2022

There’s no place like home! Such a fun night in Chicago with David @Letterman and all who joined. #TheLightWeCarry pic.twitter.com/YQmuzBhC6C

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 6, 2022

.@hmcghee and I are thrilled for tonight’s show and can’t wait to talk about #TheLightWeCarry with all of you!

Chicago, are you ready? pic.twitter.com/DQOzhLFBbP

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 7, 2022

Chicago! Thanks for a terrific show—and a special thanks to @hmcghee for leading such a meaningful conversation.

It always means so much to be back in my hometown and to see so many of my family, friends, and readers. Thank you for sharing your light with me. #TheLightWeCarry pic.twitter.com/d6rJ5tuBCb

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 7, 2022

#GetHerThere: Global Support

#GetHerThere is about the ways that we can come together to support girls around the world. That’s what we did today in New York, where the @GirlsAlliance celebrated the power and potential of girls everywhere. pic.twitter.com/LUPabcCIuE

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 26, 2022

I was thrilled to speak with Amal Clooney, @MelindaGates, and Wanjiru Wahome from the @SamburuGirlsFdn, an organization in the @GirlsAlliance Network, about new ways we’re coming together to support girls globally.

You can join us too at https://t.co/MfNQzlSUfj. pic.twitter.com/OwOr7MuoaW

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 26, 2022

Mandela Day

Ahead of Mandela Day, I spoke with the talented young people who just completed our @ObamaFoundation Leaders Africa program. They’ve been working on some of the most pressing issues across the continent, and are working together to find solutions. I couldn’t be prouder of them. pic.twitter.com/D72wZs8V1M

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 18, 2022

Bright Students

There’s nothing I love more than meeting with young people. Today, I had the chance to talk with some of the bright high school students from DC with @ReachHigher who shared their stories and plans for the future. I’m so proud of them and can't wait to follow their journeys. pic.twitter.com/IfG65DrJ5x

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 19, 2022

Hyde Park Academy

I had so much fun with these bright young people from Hyde Park Academy! I loved hearing about their ideas, passions, and resilience. My message to them—and to every young person out there—is to keep learning and never give up on your dreams. Barack and I believe in you! pic.twitter.com/hdTIrEodRt

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 7, 2021

Climate Change: Stepping Up

When it comes to climate change, we can’t afford to go backward—or even stay where we are. If we are going to act on the scale that’s required to combat this climate crisis, we all need to step up and meet this moment together. https://t.co/jyk0ZBcv0S

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 18, 2021

“It can be tough to change the status quo and at times it can be really lonely. Knowing you can call on a whole community of people, it means a lot.” —@NimaTisdall, one of the passionate #ObamaLeaders who joined President @BarackObama for a #ClimateCrisis discussion in Glasgow. pic.twitter.com/Ulykx69q2S

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) November 18, 2021

My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Leadership Forum

Girl Talk: Knowledge Is Our Superpower

Activist Family

It was great to hear from this impressive group of young leaders. If there's one thing we can bank on, it’s that young folks like these are our best hope for a more sustainable and just world. https://t.co/r3hzsgwgg3

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2021

“You’re now part of my activist family.”

At the conclusion of our six-month inaugural Leaders: Europe program, 35 #ObamaLeaders joined President @BarackObama to talk about activism, inspiration, and building a sustainable future. pic.twitter.com/oLWDY0t0J6

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) February 25, 2021

Defund The Police: Fund Communities

If you watch one thing online today that should actually stay in your head forever, watch this. https://t.co/TwWCYuLlAO

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 11, 2020

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— King Bach (@KingBach) July 9, 2020

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I agree, so I put captions on it. This is Yusuf Abdul-Qadir, director of the local chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, speaking to Mayor Walsh at City Hall, Syracuse, N.Y., Thursday, July 2, 2020, about the People's Agenda for Police Reform. pic.twitter.com/QO9ZH0d3xZ

— Maya T. Contreras (@mayatcontreras) July 12, 2020

WATCH: NYCLU Central NY Chapter Director @YusufAQ on what it means to defund the police:

“We are funding for other people’s communities to have the promise of the American Dream while we are denying it in our community.” pic.twitter.com/PXS4r3r0GZ

— NYCLU (@NYCLU) July 10, 2020

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I did not fully appreciate the issue with "most cops don't live in the neighborhood they police" until seeing this https://t.co/59HACmmLy0

— Asher Vollmer / AsherVo@mastodon.social (@AsherVo) July 10, 2020

“Black communities fund the suburbs.” Excellent point. I hadn’t thought about it in this context.

— Midwin Charles, Esq. (@MidwinCharles) July 11, 2020

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They become literal invaders. They invade our communities from the outside and treat the ppl there like insurgents. Then go back home outside of the city at the end of the day.

— Justin is tired! (@ThatGuyYus) July 11, 2020

Very well said: “We are funding the suburbs” - reminder that “defund the police” means reallocate the money. Keep the money in the city and reinforce COMMUNITY policies.

— jp (@jpetrie_canada) July 11, 2020

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They constantly trot out rhetoric about how they serve communities but refuse to live among the people who they police and pay their salaries. We also pay their suits for killing us. Time to put their bad apple theory to the test and make them pay settlements from their pensions.

— Sofia Quintero (@sofiaquintero) July 11, 2020

I've said this for 40 yrs. I am from and live in Houston. Our police department has been monitored more than once by the DoJ for violating the constitutional rights of the citizens HPD is supposed to serve. TAXPAYERS end up paying for their damages. Enough. Make THEM pay.

— The World is My Piñata (@Embroiderista) July 11, 2020